CIAA Tournament

Welcome to the 2014 CIAA® Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament!

Beginning February 25 through March 1, CIAA men and women student-athletes from each of our 12-member institutions will be competing for the title of basketball champion and a chance to move up to the NCAA Division II tournament.

Charlotte, for the ninth year, will serve as the backdrop to one of the most popular basketball tournaments in the country drawing more than 150,000 residents and visitors to the tournament and events surrounding the week. Want game tickets? Click here!

Don’t miss a single minute of the action, which not only includes 22 great basketball games, but also the CIAA Fan Experience, a three-day FREE fan festival event that takes up 200,000 square feet in the Charlotte Convention Center and is hosted by the CIAA’s generous sponsors including Food Lion, Lowe's, Nationwide Insurance and Toyota.

2014 CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament – It's a Reunion!

The CIAA has a long and proud history of organizing and executing one of the country's most exciting basketball tournaments with 22 games that will take place in the Time Warner Cable Arena over the course of a week. This year is our ninth year in Charlotte, N.C., and once again, the Queen City will be a welcoming backdrop to showcase the talents of our hardworking student-athletes. Fans, alumni and lovers of great basketball come from far and wide to support their teams. Make it a reunion this year and get your tickets today.

Official CIAA Events

In addition to 22 heart-pounding games of the best hoop action you will see, the CIAA and its sponsors will host a variety of events throughout the week. Check out the schedule of official CIAA events!

Fan Experience also will feature free concerts on the Coke Zero Sound Stage and will host a variety of performers. “Throwback” Thursday, February 27 AARP presents Grammy Award winner Regina Belle at 8:30 p.m. followed by Jagged Edge at 9 p.m. “New School” Friday, February 28, the official Lowe’s Day, will feature Mack Wilds at 9 p.m. and on “Super Saturday,” March 1, Monica will perform at 6:30 p.m.

CIAA Fan Experience Hours:

Thursday, February 27, 5 – 10 p.m. – presented by Toyota

Friday, February 28, 5:30 – 10 a.m., for the Yolanda Adams Morning Show

This live broadcast is a CIAA Tournament tradition for residents and visitors to be a part of a nationally syndicated radio show featuring Grammy Award-winning singer turned radio personality Yolanda Adams.

For basketball fans looking to create their own tournament excitement, the Coors Light 3 v. 3 Tournament is an opportunity to showcase skills on the court within Fan Experience. Players of any skill level are encouraged to participate – whether new to the game or a seasoned player. Games will be played on Thursday – Friday, Feb. 27-28 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Mar. 1 at 2 p.m.

Tournament Week Schedule

Thursday, February 27

CIAA Old School Skate Party featuring "DJ Kool"Hosted By: Olympia Dee from Old School 105.3

This adult-only (21+) event is hosted by Mid Day Diva Olympia Dee featuring DJ KOOL & DJ Hukner. For more details and ticket information are available at CLICK HERE.

Friday, February 28

Yolanda Adams Morning Show Presented by Lowe's

Inside Fan Experience, Charlotte Convention Center, 5:30 – 10 a.m.

This live broadcast is a CIAA Tournament tradition for residents and visitors to be a part of a nationally syndicated radio show featuring Grammy Award-winning singer turned radio personality Yolanda Adams.

CIAA Greek Day Party - Watch The Throne

RiRa Irish Pub, 208N. Tryon St., 2 – 7 p.m.Tickets start at $10

Adults only (21+) to enter, (23+) preferred. This is the biggest official CIAA social gathering of the Greeks, however, the event is open to all, including non-Greeks! For more details and ticket information are available at CLICK HERE.

Watch steppers from fraternities and sororities representing CIAA's member schools and other HBCUs from around the country compete for a grand prize. For more details and ticket information are available at CLICK HERE.

Don't miss the official CIAA stepshow after-party for adults, 21 and over. The event will be on two floors, and feature two DJs and a heated patio. For more details and ticket information are available at CLICK HERE.

Saturday, March 1

Super Saturday presented by McDonald's

Time Warner Cable Arena, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Come joins fans, alumni, locals and more for this free event inside Time Warner Cable Arena. Super Saturday is not to be missed! It's filled with cheerleading exhibitions, a dance off, McDonald's DJ competition and concerts.

Coors Light Official CIAA Day Party

EPICentre – Pavilion, 12 – 7 p.m.

For CIAA fans ages 21 and up, don’t miss the first ever official CIAA Day Party! Your all session ticket pass gets you in free to come party with the Coors Light girls, a celebrity DJ and a celebrity Host. Space is limited so get there early as free entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The CIAA School Stepshow Step Off features step teams from around the country. Middle school, high schools and step teams will compete in a step off in front of 5,000 fans. Remember, no cameras or video recordings are allowed but all ages are welcome! For more details and ticket information are available at CLICK HERE.

Community Events

In addition to organizing exciting basketball action, the CIAA also devotes time and energy to giving back to the local community of Charlotte.

Wednesday, February 26

The CIAA and its partners are committed to giving back to the community and will host Education Day for 5,000 middle and high school students. The day provides students with access to information and representatives from colleges and universities to help them explore opportunities after they graduate. Please click here for more information on Education Day.

Thursday, February 27

CIAA Career Expo connects CIAA college students and alumni with employers seeking excellent job candidates and is free and open to the public. If you're an employer and interested in exhibiting, please CLICK HERE.

Food Lion will host an education workshop teaching teens about healthy lifestyles and create positive habits early in life. The Teen Summit will focus on preparing students for college and careers, and will include conversations on:

Internships

Mentoring

Community Service Requirements and Opportunities

College Acceptance Requirements

Financial Aid Literacy

PWI's vs. HBCU's

Importance of College Tours

Greek Life (Sororities and Fraternities)

Tip Sheets on Scholarships, Grades and More

CIAA Member Institution Facts

Prizes such as Food Lion gift cards, phone accessories and ACT/SAT registration fee waiver(s) will be awarded based on participation.

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